Avis wants to tramp out the competition

YOUNG trampoline gymnast Stafford Avis travelled to Cape Town this week to compete in the SA Games on Wednesday where he plans on bringing back a gold medal.

HIGH FLYER: Gymnast, nine-year-old Stafford Avis, was all set to travel to Cape Town to compete in the SA on Wednesday October 4 and received sponsorship from Pick n Pay at the Heritage Mall. Congratulation Avis was manager Alan Page assistant, left, and general manager Russell Skelton Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Stafford, who has just earned his Eastern Province colours, will be competing in both the Euro-tramp and double mini-tramp competition for his age group. Pick n Pay, Heritage Mall general manager, Russell Skelton, said the store decided to sponsor Stafford to promote youngsters and sport in general.

“Stafford trains at the Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Club (SCGC), but also at Anderson’s in Port Elizabeth, as they compete where SCGC do not,” said his father, Kelly Avis.

The results of Stafford’s bid for gold will only be released after Talk of the Town goes to print, so we will keep you updated on his progress on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.